The Summer and Marissa Award

The Summer and Marissa Award is given annually to the top female duo in the state

 

Summer: I was being sarcastic.

Marissa: So was I.

Summer: Which we never were before Cohen showed up and introduced us to irony.

 

 

And the winner is….

 

Samantha Cox and Mary Szatkowski Bonny Eagle

Samantha Cox and Mary Szatkowski were the two biggest components in leading Bonny Eagle to the Class A state title. While Cox had already established herself as one of the top runners in the state, it was Szatkowski’s emergence this fall that led them to the promised-land. They both placed in the top ten at the Festival of Champions to lead their team to a runner up finish. Samantha Cox assumed the number one spot that day as she placed fourth running a time of 18:59.38 while Szatkowski placed seventh running a time of 19:07.46. At the state meet, it was Mary’s time to shine as she placed fourth running a time of 19:09.76 while Cox was sixth running 19:16.15. With Samantha Cox graduating next spring, look for Mary to assume the leadership role for Bonny Eagle and make a serious run at the Class A title.

 

2. Shannon Conley and Kiera Murray Cheverus

3. Kirstin Sandrueter and Eva Bates Greely

4. Charlotte Pierce and Katie LeBlanc Thornton Academy

5. Kylee Parker and Elizabeth Labun Hampden Academy

The Tyra Collette Award

The Tyra Collette Award is given annually to the most improved female runner in the state.

Two years ago, I was afraid of wanting anything.

I figured wanting would lead to trying, and trying would lead to failure.

But now I find I can’t stop wanting.

Previous Winners

2011: Laura Broderick Kennebunk

 

 

And the winner is....

 

Tiana Thomas Waterville

Tiana Thomas was a key catalyst in helping Waterville place third at the Class B state championships. Her time of 20:26.36 was good enough for 13^th place in what was one of the strongest individual competitions we have seen in a while. Thomas placed 79^th at the state meet last year which goes to show that her hard work is paying off. Some highlights from her season were: a third place finish at the Mt. Blue Relays (14:00), a 44^th place finish at the Festival of Champions (20:38.67), and a 13^th place finish at the KVAC Championships (21:25.1). Expect Thomas to be in contention for the Class B title next fall.

 

2. Molly Schassberger Winslow SB: 19:50.85

3. Caroline Colan Maranacook SB: 19:31.11

4. Eva Bates Greely SB: 19:23

5. Emily Lopez Camden Hills SB: 20:28

Girls XC Individual Rankings: 20-17

20. Isabel Erickson MDI

    SB: 20:38

    Erickson had a great season this fall highlighted by her 11^th place finish at the Class B State Championships running a time of 20:38. Look for Isabel to lead her team to another state title next fall.

19. Eva Bates Greely

    SB: 20:19

    Eva Bates had a great freshmen campaign highlighted by her 10^th place finish at the Class B State Championships running a time of 20:47. Expect Bates to make a big jump from Freshmen to Sophomore year, and contend with the top runners in the WMC.

18. Maggie Painter MDI

    SB: 20:16

    Maggie Painter proved that she is one of the top runners in the PVC this fall as we saw her place fourth at the PVC Championships running a time of 20:35.8. Look for Painter to brook her talents to another level next fall.

17. Laura Broderick Kennebunk

    SB: 19:57

    Broderick often played second fiddle to Abbey Leonardi this fall, but her season was nothing short of outstanding. Her breakout race came at the Festival of Champions where she placed 13^th overall running a time of 20:41.01. Look for Broderick to contend with the top runners in the SMAA next fall.

    
    

    
    

    

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